used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
double-dummy
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From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
evening-dress
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From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading No word was spoken save of the game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose, walked to the window and looked out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He rose, walked to the window and looked out.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
not any; not one
From this reading No word was spoken save of the game.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He rose, walked to the window and looked out.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose, walked to the window and looked out.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
except for; apart from
From this reading No word was spoken save of the game.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
SOLOMONproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading No word was spoken save of the game.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a quarter to nine, noted the colonel, looking at the little French clock on the mantelpiece.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He rose, walked to the window and looked out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the light of the big shaded lamp overhead there was something particularly peaceful and innocent in their occupation.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He rose, walked to the window and looked out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SOLOMON COMES BACK At nine o'clock that night the colonel, in immaculate evening-dress, sat playing double-dummy bridge with his two companions.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No word was spoken save of the game.
